a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
The term comes from a Greek word meaning “to serve”. Birth doulas serve and support expectant parents and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of childbirth. Postpartum doulas serve and support after childbirth. Both birth and postpartum doulas can assist birthing parents and their families in getting information to make the very best health care decisions for themselves and their families.
One of the biggest reasons to hire a doula is for education support. Friends and family can be comforting and helpful to have in the room during labor and delivery. Doulas, however, have been specially trained to support women and families physically and emotionally through the labor and delivery process. They have the experience and education necessary to help mothers and their birth partners find success in labor and delivery. If you want to be prepared for the unknown, hire a doula!
This article from EvidenceBasedBirth.com will give you all the details and statistics about the benefits of using a doula.
If you are a data nerd, like me, and want to know where all of this information came from, here is a review of 26 trials, involving over 15,000 women, to help you see the benefit of doulas, who offer continuous support during labor.
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